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Describe the prevalence of CHD in the United States.
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Describe the nature of CHD, and outline the risk factors that are implicated in its development.
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Discuss the role of stress in CHD.
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Discuss the nature of gender differences in medical research and risk factors for CHD.
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Describe the relationship of cardiovascular reactivity, hostility, and CHD.
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Summarize the research investigating the relationship between depression and CHD.
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Summarize the research investigating the relationship between other psychological factors and CHD.
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Describe the techniques used to modify CHD risk-related behavior and evaluate their effectiveness.
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Describe the role of delay in mortality from myocardial infarction (MI).
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Explain the process of cardiac rehabilitation and the typical MI treatment regimens.
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Describe the issues surrounding the implementation of lifestyle changes following MI.
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Describe the problems with social support following MI.
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Describe the nature and prevalence of hypertension in the United States.
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Explain the relationship between stress and hypertension.
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Summarize the results of research investigating the relationship between personality factors and hypertension.
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Define John Henryism, and explain how this phenomenon may explain hypertension risk in low-SES African Americans.
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Describe treatment regimens prescribed for hypertension, including drug and cognitive-behavioral treatments.
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Discuss the problems in treating hypertension.
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Describe the nature and prevalence of stroke in the United States.
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Describe the physical, psychological, social, and emotional consequences of stroke.
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Describe the types of rehabilitative interventions for stroke.
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Describe the nature and prevalence of diabetes in the United States.
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Compare and contrast Type I and Type II diabetes.
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Describe the implications of diabetes.
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Explain the causes of diabetes.
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Describe the problems in self-management of diabetes. Discuss the problems in adherence to treatment regimens and the factors that predict adherence.
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Describe behaviorally oriented interventions with diabetics, and evaluate their effectiveness.
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Discuss the special problems faced by adolescent diabetics.
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